Double Down on the AT in Hiawassee, GA - Thu, Apr 30 2026

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Double Down on the AT in Hiawassee, GA


The Basics:
Event Type:Adventure
Event Location: Dick's Creek Gap   Adventure: Double Down on the AT in Hiawassee, GA  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 30 2026  4:00 pm >> Sun, May 3 2026 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 4:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 3 2026 6:30 pm
Registration Cut Off: Tue, Mar 3 2026 6:30 pm
Event Duration:3 Days
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:40 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Gary 'L'
Deema
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Member Cost:$12.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:2
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

 

GAME PLAN 

This is a hiker’s trip featuring 2 x D6 events, both will start from Dicks Creek Gap. 

First day, we’ll head north, and the next day, we’ll venture south.

 

Thursday Apr 30th Travel Day

-       We will leave after work from Indian Trail Park and Ride.

-       If 4-5 people interested in leaving from Windward, we can split the carpool.

-      Pack your dinner or grab something on the way, just incase it's too late to go out.

 

Friday May 1st D6

-       Prompt start 8:30am

-       AllTrails Dicks Creek Gap to Bly Gap Camp

-       Trailhead: Dicks creek Gap Parking

-       This hike is quite a trek, so dinner will be a homemade meal prepared by your “Self-proclaimed” Chef de Trail! 

 

Saturday May 2nd D6

-       Prompt 8:30am start, again.

-       AllTrails Dick's Creek Gap to Round Top

-       Trailhead: Dicks creek Gap Parking

-       Dinner in Downtown Hiawassee

 

Sunday May 3rd “Up In The Air”

-       Prompt 10am departure from accommodations.

-       If the weather is warm enough, we’ll go for a swim hike.

-       If it’s too chilly, we’ll pick a scenic D3 to stretch our legs.

-       We will stop at Jaemor Farms on our way back.

  

PACE

While some would still consider it fast-ish”, professional hikers would say it’s a moderate pace. 

 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

The drive from accommodations to trailhead is 17min

Only 5min to downtown Hiawassee or Ingles

Address: 743 Coon Cove Road, Hiawassee, GA, 30546

Accommodations Airbnb

Directions to Accommodations

 

DO NOT PAY ANYTHING before you receive an email from one of your trip leaders with further instructions.

 

 

OPEN POSITIONS

We will share responsibilities, we need: 

  • Lead on House Rules
  • Dish Whisperers
  • Road Masters
  • Weather Guru

 


Required Items to Bring:

 

IT'S SPRING IN GEORGIA MOUNTAINS

- Rain Gear, Trail Towel            

- Sun Protection, Layers

- Extra Hiking Shoes (potential mud)

- Bug Spray (maybe)

- 3 breakfasts and 2 Lunch meals

- Poison Ivy Wipes (if it's your thing)

- Snacks & Your Best Behavior

 

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How to Get There:
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Carpool Departure Time: 4:00 pm
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$12.00/Person
Cost Includes:

 

Cost per participant $215 includes:

- 3 Nights Accommodations

- Carpool

- Friday’s Dinner

- Coffee

- Water Bottles

 

Cost does not include the $12 non-refundable AOC Fee.

Refund is possible if we have a suitable replacement.

 

Lodging cost is shared equally regardless of sleeping arrangements.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Tue, Mar 3 2026.
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